| Freedom fighter? |
REBEL |
| If the truth be told (3,4,2,3,6) |
THEFACTOF |
| Lower — seabed (anag) |
DEBASE |
| Pair |
BRACE |
| Respect (anag) — symbol of ruler's authority |
SCEPTRE |
| Restore to the initial readings |
RESET |
| See 12 |
THEMATTER |
| Shouts in a brusque tone |
BARKS |
| Snake |
SERPENT |
| Stops |
CEASES |
| Taste — specimen |
SAMPLE |
| UK coin |
PENNY |
| Wiped out |
EXTINCT |
